Fishing On Lake Michigan

When charter fishing out of Waukegan Harbor, you will find world class Salmon, Trout, and Perch fishing. Local people from Chicago and surrounding states come out with us year after year because of our knowledge of Lake Michigan and our ability to find and bring in the fish. You can travel all over Illinois, Wisconsin, and the United States and not find a better sport fishing destination than Waukegan Harbor on Lake Michigan. 
LAKE, MICHIGAN WEATHER

Since 1975 

Xtasea IV is one of the largest and most equipped fishing vessels in the Chicagoland area. Fully licensed, insured, and equipped with state-of-the-art safety, electronics and amenities, Xtasea IV offers one of the safest and entertaining fishing charters in Illinois. For your next fishing experience on Lake Michigan, we will take care of everything, giving you a great experience and allowing you to do what you came to: FISH.
What Customers Are Saying (2020 Season)
Xiaochun H.
Naperville, Illinois
We had a great time fishing on Xtasea with Captain Ray and first mate Joe. The boat is in excellent condition, very comfortable and clean. Captain Ray and Joe are both pleasant, knowledgeable and provided clear instructions to rookies like us. We caught 11 big ones in merely 3 hours. And on the way back, the fish are expertly cleaned and packed for us. We couldn’t ask for a better experience. I highly recommend Xtasea IV Charters. My boys are already planning for our next fishing trip with Captain Ray!
Timothy D.
Barrington, Illinois
Great trip. 7 fish by 7:00 am. Limit by 10:00. Captain Ray and Dave constantly changing flies/lures to get fish. 19 Coho of varying sizes. One Laker. We were to go out Tuesday…captain said 4 foot waves. He offered up the next day and we grabbed it. Good decision! One footers, sunny day, fly free till 9:30. Booking again in September for Lakers and Steelhead. Thanks Captain.
Source: FishingBooker.Com
Robert V.
Chicago, IL
 They had us on the fish from the jump. My 12 year old son got to reel in three ~25 pound salmon plus some, my 10 year old daughter got five of her own as we all caught our limit. Great energy. Very experienced. Highly recommended.
Source: FishingBooker.Com
Joshua N.
Chicago, IL
Great trip. We were fortunate enough to catch all 4 species, Lake trout, Steelhead, Coho, and King. Highlight was 37.5 inch, 19 lb King Salmon AFTER the group picture was taken. It always pays to leave a line in the water at the end!

Getting To Waukegan Harbor

Xtasea IV Sports Fishing is located at The Waukegan Yacht Club, located at Waukegan Harbor, just 40 miles north of Chicago. We are conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee. Waukegan Harbor, is a Lake Michigan dream destination for amazing fishing and enjoying the natural beauty. Traveling via Metra? The Waukegan Yacht Club is located right across the street from the station when you arrive.
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